Fang
Fang is one of the Mutates and a member of the Redemption Squad.
History
Fang's original name and background are unknown to us as yet. He was, however, probably homeless and recruited off the street by Sevarius for the Mutate project; unlike the other Mutates, he liked his new form, because of his abilities of flight and producing electric blasts as a weapon, and has no desire to be changed back into a human. ("Metamorphosis", "The Cage")
A loud-mouthed bully and jokester, Fang had no interest in protecting the homeless people of the Labyrinth when the other Mutates took up that role of looking after them. Fang went as far as to bully Al, a harmless old man. Instead, he and a couple of human supporters decided to take over the Labyrinth with the aid of some high-tech laser guns that he found in a remote part of the underground complex (presumably past property of Cyberbiotics); they even intimidated Claw into helping them for a while. For a time they managed to capture Talon and Maggie, but with the aid of the Trio and Hudson Fang was quickly overthrown and imprisoned. ("Kingdom")
He did not remain in captivity long, however. Several months later, Thailog and Demona (who for a time shared the cell next to his) broke him out, hoping to use him as an ally in their war with the Manhattan Clan. Fang fought alongside them at Coney Island, but was defeated and re-imprisoned by Talon. ("The Reckoning")
Future
Sevarius will break him out again not long afterwards, using him as an ally for his own schemes. Soon after that, the Redemption Squad will recruit him as a member, if no doubt, a very difficult member. Fang and Yama will be on particularly poor terms with each other.
Appearances
- "Metamorphosis" (First Appearence)
- "The Cage"
- "Kingdom"
- "The Reckoning"
- "Invitation Only" (Flashback, No Lines)
- "Strangers"
Behind the Scenes
Voice Actor: Jim Belushi (though Jonathan Frakes voiced the character's one line in his first appearance, i.e. "Metamorphosis").
Fang was modeled after a cougar in appearance.
